Alchemy Launches AgentCard for AI Agent Payments with Visa
Alchemy's AgentCard provides AI agents with a virtual payment layer, including Visa support, spending controls, and identity tools.
Alchemy has introduced AgentCard, a virtual payment layer designed to enable AI agents to conduct transactions. The solution integrates Visa’s payment network and provides spending controls and identity verification tools.
The product aims to address the growing need for autonomous machine payments as AI agents become more prevalent in commerce. AgentCard supports emerging standards for machine-to-machine payment protocols.
- Supports Visa network for mainstream payment acceptance
- Includes programmable spending limits and controls
- Provides identity management for AI agent accounts
- Compatible with emerging machine-payment standards
Alchemy, known for its blockchain infrastructure, is expanding into the AI agent economy by providing the necessary financial rails. This move aligns with the broader trend of integrating traditional payment systems with decentralized technologies.
The launch comes as developers and enterprises seek reliable ways to enable AI agents to pay for services, execute smart contract interactions, and manage operational costs without human intervention.